VU

Cyathea oblonga

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Cyathea oblonga faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its range in tropical montane forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that target its preferred cloud forest habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this tree fern's survival, potentially forcing populations to migrate to higher elevations where suitable habitat may be limited.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cyathea oblonga inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and wet mountain slopes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires consistently moist conditions and thrives in the understory of primary and secondary forests with high humidity and filtered sunlight.

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VU

Cyathea acutidens

Unknown
EN

Cyathea gracilis

Unknown
CR

Cyathea boconensis

Unknown
CR

Alsophila major

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cyathea oblonga classified as Vulnerable?
Cyathea oblonga is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Cyathea oblonga faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its range in tropical montane forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that target its preferred cloud forest habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this tree fern's survival, potentially forcing populations to migrate to higher elevations where suitable habitat may be limited.
Where does Cyathea oblonga live?
Cyathea oblonga occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cyathea oblonga?
The main threats to Cyathea oblonga are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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